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		Agriculture and Rural Development Rural investments on the rise

		Avian Flu The spread of avian flu also called the "bird flu" is beyond its stronghold in Asia

		Carbon Finance, Development and the World Bank The world is entering a climate regime unprecedented in human history.

		Civil Society International development today is moving increasingly toward partnership

		Climate Change Climate change is an issue that threatens the entire globe

		Communicable Diseases Communicable diseases are the main cause of death of children worldwide

		Community Outreach The World Bank supports an extensive range of programs to benefit ...

		Debt Relief Debt Strategies for sustainable growth and poverty reduction ...

		Development Effectiveness Aid channels are proliferating and new large, non-traditional donors are appearing on the scene

		Disability Towards an inclusive development

		Education Broad based and high quality education reduces poverty and inequality

		Energy World Bank represents 40 percent of total energy lending

		Environment Concern for environmental sustainability within developing countries

		Extractive Industries Oil, gas and mining represent major opportunities for developing countries

		Forests and Forestry The World Bank's new forests strategy

		Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries In FY06, the Bank supported some 34 countries and areas that have been affected by violent conflict ...

		Gender Gender equality is a core element of the Bank's strategy to reduce poverty ...

		Governance and Anti-Corruption A critical consideration in the Bank’s work with client countries

		HIV/AIDS Committed to providing long-term, sustained support. Regional briefs Africa, East Asia & Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia

		Indigenous Peoples A more proactive approach that promotes indigenous peoples

		Innovating, Creating Opportunity Private sector development is key to development strategy

		Infrastructure One of the key pillars of economic growth


		Institutional Integrity A strategy to strengthen country-led efforts to improve governance and fight corruption

What is an Issue Brief?

Issue Briefs explain a development issue and the Bank's work in the area.

International Development Association (IDA)
Provides credits at zero interest to the poorest developing countries

IFC's New Social & Environmental Standards
A major step forward in strengthening all aspects of IFC’s social and environmental policies

International Migration and Remittances
Movement of people across international boundaries affects both origin and destination countries

Lighting Africa
Goal: Provide 250 million people in Africa with access to modern lighting by 2030

Malaria
Overview of the booster program for malaria control in the africa region

Microfinance
Much more than simply loans to help microentrepreneurs grow their businesses

Middle-Income Countries (MIC)
How to better manage and deliver its resources

More and Better Jobs for Shared Growth
The quality and quantity of jobs represents an important transmission channel between growth and poverty reduction.

Multilateral Investment Guarantee
Agengy (MIGA)
Insuring Investments, Ensuring Opportunities

Parliamentarians
Well-functioning parliaments promote development and the rule of law

Poverty
Key issues on poverty measurement, analysis, and reduction strategies

Regional Overview
Africa, East Asia & Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia

Sustainable Development
Bringing a sustainable future closer to today’s reality ...

Trade
Trade is a vital engine for poverty-reducing growth

Transport
Transport is crucial for economic growth and trade

Water
The World Bank has outstanding commitments of about $20 billion

World Bank Financing
Raising private and public sector money for the global fight against poverty

Youth
Young people in developing countries make up the fastest growing ...

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